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Former Assistant Admits Hacking MEP's Twitter Account

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Shocking revelations in court as ex-assistant of Irish politician confesses to social media hacking scandal. Details here!

In a dramatic turn of events, a former parliamentary assistant to MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has confessed to hacking the politician's Twitter account. The assistant, Diarmuid Hayes, 34, from Dublin, admitted in a Belgian court to posting a picture of former Green Party candidate, Saoirse McHugh, from Flanagan's account. The scandal rocked the political sphere as Hayes revealed his actions during the trial.

Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's former assistant caused a stir when he posted a tweet about Saoirse McHugh. The tweet, containing sensitive content, was a shocking revelation that shook the Irish political landscape. The incident involving the hacked Twitter account unveiled a web of deceit and controversy surrounding the ex-assistant's actions.

The case has further deepened as details emerge of the convicted assistant's connection to the Green Party and the implications of his cyber intrusion on the party's reputation. The legal ramifications and repercussions for Hayes and Flanagan are yet to be fully realized, leaving the public intrigued by the unfolding saga.

In a surprising twist, the confession by the ex-assistant sheds light on the vulnerability of social media accounts and the potential risks associated with unauthorized access. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for politicians and public figures to enhance their online security measures to prevent similar breaches in the future, showcasing the importance of digital protection in the modern age.

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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's former assistant says Saoirse McHugh ... (The Irish Times)

A former parliamentary assistant to MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has told a Brussels court a post he sent from the politician's Twitter account about former ...

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Ex-assistant of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan admits Saoirse McHugh 'skinny ... (The Irish Sun)

AN ex-assistant of an Irish politician has admitted in court that he hacked the MEP's social media and posted about a naked photo of another politic.

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Former Mayo Green party candidate embroiled in Luke 'Ming ... (Mayo News)

Parliamentary assistant convicted in a Belgian court of posting a picture of then Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh.

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Man admits hacking Twitter account of Irish MEP (RTE.ie)

Diarmuid Hayes, 34, from Dublin, was convicted in a Belgian court of posting a picture of then Green Party candidate Saoirse McHugh from Mr Flanagan's account ...

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A former parliamentary assistant has admitted hacking the Twitter ... (Midwest Radio)

RTE is reporting this lunchtime, that Diarmuid Hayes, aged 34, from Dublin, was convicted in a Belgian court of posting a picture of former Green Party ...

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MEP Luke Ming says Saoirse McHugh 'skinny dipping' post hack ... (Sunday World)

MEP's Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has spoken of the effect the Saoirse McHugh 'skinny dipping' post hack had on his life and that of his family.

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Man admits hacking Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account (thejournal.ie)

A FORMER PARLIAMENTARY assistant to MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan admitted to a Brussels court today that he posted from the politician's Twitter account about ...

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EU parliamentary assistant admits hacking MEP Luke 'Ming ... (Irish Examiner)

Diarmuid Hayes was accused of posting a tweet from Mr Flanagan's account shortly before 3am on September 28, 2020, which referred to former Green Party ...

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MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says abuse towards his family was ... (Independent.ie)

Irish MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has said the online abuse directed at him and his family after his Twitter account was hacked has been โ€œvery difficultโ€.

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Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says Saoirse McHugh 'skinny dipping' post ... (Sunday World)

MEP's Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has spoken of the effect the Saoirse McHugh 'skinny dipping' post hack had on his life and that of his family.

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